The author, Dale Manternach, is a second generation farmer/rancher; born, raised and educated in Scobey, Montana. During his one year at the University of Minnesota at age seventeen, his talent for writing composition was discovered and encouraged. He married a classmate from across the Canadian border, Lois Anderson. They parented four sons and two daughters. His marriage ended on August 6, 1995 when Lois went home to meet her Maker, her beloved Master. In 1999 he retired, met and married Alice Hedin and moved to Sioux Falls, SD to become a member of Abiding Savior Free Lutheran Church. Most of these devotions were created from is seventy three years of eastern Montana life experiences, coupled with spiritual truths, principles, promises and testimonies of faith-builders he enjoyed in overcoming many of life's trials as a man of agriculture, a parent, and friend to many, and a devout, truly born-again man of God, hungry for God's Word. He is looking forward to a blessed eternity in Heaven with Jesus. I want to acknowledge and thank some key people who made his book possible: Pastor Mark Chase and his wife Mary for introducing me to Xulon Press Publishers. Friend Stan Pickard for helping get started. Typists and editors: Daughter Ingrid Lardson, Grand-daughter Nichole Larson, friend Heather Ellyson, friends Bill and Shirley Scott for various chores along the way, and my faithful mate Alice for some good ideas and daily encouragement, and showing special interest all the way. Dale Manternach

An old flame. A nagging request? Why is it so difficult to return these valuable gems? The cost may be too great for this gentle samaritan. Nudged into a criminal enclave, a nurse risks all to survive uncertain perils. Marie's unnerved by a former lover's request to locate an ex girlfriend, she reasons he still has love for her and this is why he entrusted her with this simple task! Why not do it himself? He has contracted terminal cancer and the physical difficulties are overwhelming. It's become a matter of urgency as Marie investigates matters. Her questions stir up some unwanted attention from an unsavoury group of criminals. She's now "a person of interest" a target for their brutality. There's no honour among thieves, just greed at any cost! H.A Dawson writes engaging thrillers triggered by tantalising mysteries wrapped in dramatic suspense. There is a substantial catalogue waiting for you, so be prepared to be enthralled, especially if you follow authors such as Luke Jennings, Robert Galbraith, Ian Rankin, A J Waines, Val McDermid, Diane Chamberlain, Dean Koontz and Jodi Picoult. This is one book from H.A Dawson's catalogue of gripping stories based around determined women, embracing gritty themes with the strength of television drama you would expect from the BBC. The sheer strength of the characters from this author will have you guessing, the fast plot will have you wrapped up in knots!

A mythmaker of the highest order, China Miéville has emblazoned the fantasy novel with fresh language, startling images, and stunning originality. Set in the same sprawling world of Miéville’s Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning novel, Perdido Street Station, this latest epic introduces a whole new cast of intriguing characters and dazzling creations. Aboard a vast seafaring vessel, a band of prisoners and slaves, their bodies remade into grotesque biological oddities, is being transported to the fledgling colony of New Crobuzon. But the journey is not theirs alone. They are joined by a handful of travelers, each with a reason for fleeing the city. Among them is Bellis Coldwine, a renowned linguist whose services as an interpreter grant her passage—and escape from horrific punishment. For she is linked to Isaac Dan der Grimnebulin, the brilliant renegade scientist who has unwittingly unleashed a nightmare upon New Crobuzon. For Bellis, the plan is clear: live among the new frontiersmen of the colony until it is safe to return home. But when the ship is besieged by pirates on the Swollen Ocean, the senior officers are summarily executed. The surviving passengers are brought to Armada, a city constructed from the hulls of pirated ships, a floating, landless mass ruled by the bizarre duality called the Lovers. On Armada, everyone is given work, and even Remades live as equals to humans, Cactae, and Cray. Yet no one may ever leave. Lonely and embittered in her captivity, Bellis knows that to show dissent is a death sentence. Instead, she must furtively seek information about Armada’s agenda. The answer lies in the dark, amorphous shapes that float undetected miles below the waters—terrifying entities with a singular, chilling mission. . . . China Miéville is a writer for a new era—and The Scar is a luminous, brilliantly imagined novel that is nothing short of spectacular. BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from China Miéville’s Embassytown.

If you can't see your enemies they may be too close. One foe. An agitated nurse. Nasty notes. A chain of disturbing events. A dangerous pact with a suicidal patient. This ward nurse has to contend with a hidden enemy as well as a highly emotional mother. A terminal patient believes she's reached an end point where living is too much effort. A nurse steps in saving the day despite being suspended for her charge's death. A dark mind targets this bond of friendship and delivers black deeds. Accusations tarnish reputations, Ebony is frustrated, she's a competent nurse and not guilty of administering a fatal drug dose. A string of nasty accidents begin from the moment Ebony dissuades a patient Lauren from suicide. Knowing your enemies may prevent disasters, but can Ebony remain composed, help Lauren and remain unscathed? Behind sparkling smiles some people hide their true nature. Their warped ambitions crush the innocent. H.A Dawson writes engaging thrillers triggered by tantalising mysteries wrapped in dramatic suspense. This author has created a substantial catalogue to enthrall you, especially if you follow authors such as Robert Galbraith, Ian Rankin, Diane Chamberlain, A J Waines, Val McDermid, Dean Koontz and Jodi Picoult. This is one book from H.A Dawson's catalogue of gripping stories based determined women, embracing gritty themes with the strength of drama you would expect from the BBC. H.A Dawson creates strong quirky characters with realistic personality traits, ideal for psychological suspense.

The extraordinary beginning of an epic series brimming with the unbridled action, adventure, and imagination that have made the name R. A. Salvatore synonymous with the best in fantasy! Jeff "Del" DelGuidice was proud of his assignment to the research submarine The Unicorn. But his mission had barely begun when the vessel was sucked into a mysterious underseas void where time stood still, before propelling it forward, through the centuries. The crew surfaced in a strange, magical world changed forever by nuclear holocaust. Here a race of angelic beings had taken pity on the remnants of humankind, offering a chosen few a precious second chance. Thus the Isle of Hope was raised from the poisoned seas and set like a jewel in Earth's ravaged crown. But the jewel had a flaw, a dark vein of evil. For a sinister expert of the mystical arts had embraced the forbidden third magic, the most deadly sorcery of all. Only Del could defeat it--a hero sworn to peace and fated to wield the dazzling power of the fourth magic. . .

I'm damaged.I've been through too much in my eighteen years.Between joining the Bloody Psychos and mourning my best friend,I'm going a little crazy.If the enemy is no longer the enemy, you can jump in bed with them, right?You'd think I'd be happy with five guys in my life, but I can't control myself.What can I say? Bad boys are my weakness.The Bloody Psychos and the Devil's Armada have my back, but now I need to have theirs.Sacrifices must be made to keep them safe, and I'll do anything.Even sell my soul to a monster.The only person I'll be able to rely on is myself.Deceiving everyone I love is the only way this can go.I just wish they'd let me go without a fight.I'm going downhill fast, and no one can save me.In destroying everyone around me, I'll destroy myself too.Nothing can compare to the emotional pain of hurting the ones you love.This can only end bloody.I just never expected the one holding the gun would be my guardian angel.*Beautiful Deceit is a 72k word dark romance reverse harem novel. This is the third book in the series and it must be read in order. The first four books are Rory's, and the harem grows over those books, so other guys will be added as the story goes. The series contains dark content such as abuse and rape. It also has slow burn m/m scenes throughout. If you are triggered by sensitive content or cursing, this series is not for you.